Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Honda Cr V?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Honda Cr V?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Honda Cr V?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Honda Cr V vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Honda Cr V reliable?

Based on MOT data from 10,800 vehicles, the 2011 Honda Cr V has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2011 Honda Cr V?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2011 Honda Cr V are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (50.7% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (49.3% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (45.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Honda Cr V?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Honda Cr V (2011)

10,800 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.8% first-time pass rate

2011 Honda Cr V

CarHunch analysed 10,800 real MOT records for the 2011 Honda Cr V. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Honda CR-V passes its MOT first time at 84.8%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate of 34.4% is a serious concern—more than a third of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous fault, making this a notable reliability weak point for buyers. Petrol and diesel versions perform very similarly (85.5% vs 84.5%), so fuel choice isn't a differentiator here.

At around 78,000 miles median, these nine-year-old CR-Vs show typical mileage for their age, yet accumulate an average of 2.25 failures per test, suggesting structural or mechanical issues rather than normal wear items. The high advisory count of 16.9 per vehicle points to ongoing minor niggles—likely exhaust, suspension, and trim wear—so budget for regular attention, and have any candidate's full MOT history checked before purchase to spot patterns in those dangerous defects.

The 2011 Honda Cr V has a decent first-time pass rate (84.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

34.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.25

Over 13.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 62k–96k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 16.9 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 10,800 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 10,800 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 50.7%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 45.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 23.4%

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured · Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 18.5%

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.

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Based on MOT data from 10,800 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 34.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (68%)	7,358	84.5%	2.31
Petrol (32%)	3,441	85.5%	2.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 298,812 Honda Cr V vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 24%

71,624

Black 18.3%

54,673

Blue 16.7%

49,921

Grey 16.4%

49,125

Red 9.1%

27,104

White 6.1%

18,282

Brown 3.2%

9,474

Green 3%

8,929

Gold 1.6%

4,824

Bronze 1.2%

3,503

Orange 0.3%

1,022

Yellow 0.1%

331

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Honda Cr V vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

78,045

typical

62,433

low mileage

95,740

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Honda Cr V vehicles fall between 62,433 and 95,740 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 62,433 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 62,433–95,740 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Honda Cr Vs sit.

⚠ Over 129,249 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Honda Cr V — Still on the Road

Most 2011 Honda Cr Vs are still being driven.

Strong survival — 9,225 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 88% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.25

Avg failures per vehicle

16.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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